Rajasthan is a whole state, so this compact trip focuses on Jaipur, its best-connected city and a lovely introduction to the region. The plan groups sights by area, with time for local food and a sunset view; costs are rough estimates in Indian rupees (₹), excluding hotels and intercity travel.
Budget
About ₹4,000–₹6,000 per person for listed entrance fees and meals, plus local transport.
Best time to visit
October to March, when days are more comfortable for exploring forts and palaces.
Jaipur’s Old City
Explore the Pink City’s landmark palace and observatory, then stay nearby for a relaxed evening among its historic lanes.
Morning
See the
Start at Jaipur’s famous Palace of Winds; allow around 10 minutes on foot to reach the City Palace afterward.
About ₹200Morning
Explore the City Palace
Browse its courtyards and royal collections. It’s about a 10-minute walk from .
About ₹300Afternoon
Visit Jantar Mantar
See the enormous historic astronomical instruments, just a 5-minute walk from the City Palace.
About ₹200Afternoon
Browse
Shop for jewellery, textiles and souvenirs in the Old City; walk about 10 minutes from Jantar Mantar.
About ₹0Evening
Dinner at
Try Rajasthani thali and familiar sweets at this long-running Old City favourite, around 10 minutes by auto-rickshaw from .
About ₹300–₹600
Amber Fort and Jal Mahal
Spend the day among Amber’s hilltop fort and lakeside landmarks, then return toward central Jaipur for dinner.
Morning
Explore
Give yourself a few hours for the palace courtyards, halls and views; it’s about 30–40 minutes by taxi from central Jaipur.
About ₹200Afternoon
See
Admire the striking stepwell near ; allow about 10 minutes by auto-rickshaw from the fort entrance.
About ₹0Afternoon
Pause at
Enjoy the lakeside view and photograph the palace from the promenade; it’s about 20 minutes by car from .
About ₹0Evening
Dinner at
Head back to the area for a special meal in a restored historic setting; the drive from takes roughly 20–25 minutes.
About ₹1,000–₹2,000
Jaipur’s hilltop sights and modern centre
Pair two nearby hilltop viewpoints in the morning with a garden palace, then finish with an easy evening in central Jaipur.
Morning
Visit
See the intricately carved royal cenotaphs, around 15–20 minutes by car from the Old City.
About ₹50Morning
Climb to
Take in sweeping views of Jaipur from the hilltop fort; the drive from takes about 25–35 minutes.
About ₹200Afternoon
Stroll through
Enjoy its terraced gardens and painted pavilions, about 35–45 minutes by car from .
About ₹50Evening
Dinner at
Finish with a lively village-style Rajasthani dinner and cultural performances; allow about 30–40 minutes by car from the garden.
About ₹1,000–₹2,000
Good to know
Getting around
Use app-based taxis or auto-rickshaws for longer hops, especially on Day 2 and Day 3. Traffic can make actual journey times longer than the estimates.
Forts and palaces
Arrive early at to beat the heat and crowds, and wear comfortable shoes for uneven stone paths.
Admission
Entry fees can vary by visitor category and change over time; check current rates before you go.